Overview

Identified as the first master’s degree in sports and entertainment management in Qatar and one of a few in the MENA region, the program trains and prepares students for management and leadership roles in the sports and entertainment industries. In 2018, USC’s MSEM program was ranked number 6 worldwide by Sport Business International.

The Sport and Entertainment Management program of the Hamad Bin Khalifa University aims to support Qatar’s objectives by qualifying professionals with a variety of skills and experiences covering the legal, financial, as well as the operational and management aspects of the sports and entertainment industries. Graduates of the program could pursue a variety of career paths in the private and public sports sectors including sponsorship, marketing, event management, facility management, TV broadcasting, and academia and research.

Program Focus

Graduates of this program are equipped to:

Apply learned concepts and theory to demonstrate an understanding of the nature of the sports and entertainment industries.

Understand and have an appreciation for how research is used by and is beneficial for sports and entertainment organizations and/or academics.

Demonstrate an ability to develop and explain workable solutions to various industry problems related to sports and entertainment.

Programme Structure

The MSEM is a 36-credit hour degree program, taught over two years in English, and designed to train students for management and leadership roles in the sports, entertainment, and venue management industries. Successful students will have skills at the intersection between management, finance, and law. The acquired skills will enable graduates to efficiently deal with several challenges within the sports and entertainment industries.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

36 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ar Rayyan, Qatar

Disciplines

Marketing Sports Management Sport and Exercise Science

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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79

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Other requirements

General requirements

A strong academic record (minimum 3.0 GPA out of 4.0) from a recognized university

Applicants should have a degree in Sport, management, finance, engineering, business and related fields. Applicants who have studied other fields may be considered

Applicants are required to submit a valid IELTS score of 6.5 or TOEFL score of 79 to demonstrate their proficiency in English

Official electronic copies of transcripts and graduation statements should be submitted as part of the online application

Applicants should submit two letters of recommendation

Applicants should submit a personal statement as part of the online application

Applicants should submit a copy of their current resume or curriculum vitae

All applicants should submit an electronic copy of their passport as part of the online application

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

91250 QAR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 182500 QAR for the full programme during 24 months.
National

91250 QAR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 182500 QAR for the full programme during 24 months.

Living costs for Ar Rayyan

4230 - 7920 QAR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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